ERCOT to increase limit of reserve power that triggers energy emergency
ERCOT says this change is for better reliability as the grid has changed.
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ERCOT says this change is for better reliability as the grid has changed.
ERCOT clarifies – it doesn't expect an energy emergency, but does want to be prepared.
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From 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, ERCOT asks that residents and business owners conserve energy due to high forecasted temperatures, low wind and declining solar power generation.
ERCOT continues to ask everyone to reduce their electric use.
Temperatures this week could be record-breaking, reaching as high as 107 degrees in some parts of North Texas.
After months of unrelenting heat during a particularly sweltering summer, the Texas power grid's ability to meet high electricity demand hit shaky ground Aug. 17.
For the second day in a row, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve energy.
On Tuesday, Texans were asked to cut back on their power usage between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m., but for a unique reason.
ERCOT says it needs all Texans to reduce their electricity use until 10 p.m. Thursday to avoid an energy emergency.
ERCOT said it is not currently experiencing emergency conditions.
The weather watch has been extended until Aug. 18.
ERCOT has extended its weather watch through Friday, warning that power reserves could be low as extreme heat sticks around and power consumption increases.
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Record-high temperatures result in higher electrical demand, which could lower reserves.
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Although power reserves might be lower, ERCOT says grid conditions are expected to be normal and they will monitor conditions closely.
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After the 2021 deadly winter storm, multiple cities, including Denton, sued ERCOT.
After the 2021 deadly winter storm, multiple cities, including Denton, sued ERCOT.
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